McDonough County deputy announces retirement

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Posted May. 1, 2013 at 6:00 AM

Posted May. 1, 2013 at 6:00 AM

MACOMB

A long-time McDonough County Sheriff's Deputy is retiring after 38 years, effective today.

According to a news release from the sheriff's office, Chief Deputy Randy Kunard began his career with MCSO on Jan. 1, 1975 and served as a patrol deputy until he was assigned to the Western Illinois Task Force in 1986.

"He represented the Sheriff's Office in the Task Force for 20 years during which time he investigated and represented numerous high level drug cases both locally and federally," the release states.

Kunard was appointed Chief Deputy of the MCSO in 2007.

In the release, VanBrooker stated that Kunard made many contributions to the sheriff's office including obtaining grant money, efficient money saving scheduling and managing the jail.